Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Caution Information See 5 current alerts
Current alerts (5)
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Caution
Creek Crossings 3, 4, and 5 Have Deep Water on the Medano Pass Primitive Rd
Update 10-16-2026: The third, fourth, and fifth creek crossings on the 4WD Only Medano Pass Primitive Road have deep water crossings. Motorists are advised to use caution and exercise sound judgement to the capabilities of their vehicle. NOTE: Access remains unaffected for all other paved road destinations such as the visitor center, dunes parking lot, and campground.
More from the park: Creek Crossings 3, 4, and 5 Have Deep Water on the Medano Pass Primitive Rd
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Caution
Speed Limits are Much Lower Inside Park than Surrounding Highways
Speed limits for the park include 30 MPH near the park boundary and Great Sand Dunes Sign, and as low as 10 MPH near the Headquarters and Entrance Station. Speed limits are in place to protect park visitors, pedestrians, and wildlife in the park. Please drive carefully and responsibly.
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Great Sand Dunes Currently at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
As of August 18th, Great Sand Dunes is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. All wood and charcoal fires must be in established fire rings in designated campsites or picnic sites. No other open fires are allowed. Fires MUST BE put out COLD before leaving your site and must not be left unattended. camp stoves and other pressurized gas devices allowed.
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Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.
More from the park: Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
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Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026
Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.
Hours
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
| Every day | All Day |
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The park and preserve are open 24/7 all year
Visitor centers
Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Current visitor center hours are 9-4:30 daily throughout the year. Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
Entrance Station
Entrance Station
| Every day | All Day |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Feb 28: Holidays and Winter Season (closed)
The Entrance Station is most days in the busy season from May through September, and intermittent hours at other times of year. Hours may vary each day. Call the Fee Manager at 719-378-6352 for hours on the day you plan to visit.
About this park
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round. There are no timed entries or reservations to visit.